“Love the looks, styling, and uniqueness. I have received many compliments. Fun to drive. But, turbo lags on acceleration.”
2020 FIAT 124 Spider: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider is a true carryover with no major product changes from 2019. It is also the final model year of this modern U.S.-market generation.
About the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider
1st modern US-market generation (2017-2020), final year.
FIAT positions the 124 Spider as a classic-style two-seat roadster with Italian character, rear-wheel drive, and a torque-rich turbo engine. It aims at buyers who want open-air driving fun without giving up everyday friendliness, using a lightweight platform, easy manners around town, and a cabin that feels a little more stylish and comfortable than the Mazda MX-5 Miata it is related to.
The 2020 lineup spans the straightforward Classica, the dark-accented Urbana Edition, the more polished Lusso, and the sharper Abarth. Lusso adds heated leather-trimmed seats and automatic climate control, while Abarth stands out with 164 horsepower, a sport suspension, a limited-slip differential, and a quad-tip exhaust. Every trim keeps the compact, rear-wheel-drive roadster layout and a 1.4-liter turbo engine.
2020 FIAT 124 Spider specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 164 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.9 cu-ft | 4.9 cu-ft | 4.9 cu-ft | 4.9 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider compared with the 2019 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2020. The four-trim lineup, rear-wheel-drive layout, turbo engines, and manual or automatic transmissions all carried over from 2019.
Was 2020 the final year of the FIAT 124 Spider?
Yes. The 2020 model was the final year of the modern U.S.-market FIAT 124 Spider generation, which ran from 2017 through 2020.
How is the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth different from the other trims?
The 2020 Abarth is the more performance-focused trim. It has 164 horsepower instead of 160, plus a sport suspension, a limited-slip differential for better cornering traction, a front chassis brace, Sport mode, and a quad-tip exhaust.
Does the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider have a manual or automatic transmission?
The 2020 FIAT 124 Spider was built with either a manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. The manual was standard, while the automatic was optional across the carryover lineup.
Which 2020 FIAT 124 Spider trim has the most comfort features?
The 2020 Lusso is the comfort-focused trim. It has heated leather-trimmed seats, automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a rearview camera.
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 FIAT 124 Spider.
4.5
2020 FIAT 124 Spider
(65 reviews)
“The 124 Spider is fun to drive and looks great. We restored multiple Spiders from 1970-72 before Fiat brought these back to USA. And, we are glad they did. I am only saddened that Fiat is not keeping them for sale here. This car is wonderful, and if ever decided to pass it down to a younger family member, I would like to get myself a newer model.”
“If you value the driving experience, but don't require the space/cargo limitations of a roadster or the prestige/high performance of premium sports car; the Fiat 124 or Mazda MX-5 is a great value.”